Endurance
How many times can you throw and catch a boomerang in five minutes?
One of the most physically taxing events, endurance is a test of… endurance
View the full USBA Rulebook used in competitions for more info!
Similar to fast catch, trick catch, and accuracy, throwers throw from the middle of a two meter circle, and the boomerang must go at least 20m. Catches do not need to be made in the 2m circle, but each throw must be made from the 2m circle.
Throwers each get a one minute warmup in the circle prior to the start of their round. Throwers use one boomerang at a time, but they can change their boomerang in the middle of a round, provided the boomerang that was initially used is returned to the 2m circle.
Each thrower gets five minutes, and the competitor with the most legal catches wins the event. A throw that is made before the five minutes are up but is caught after that five minute mark is counted towards their score.
Many throwers use the same boomerang for endurance and fast catch. You might be slightly slower per throw than fast catch, but you should also be more comfortable with your boomerang.
Records
USA
Men: Matt Golenor, 78 Catches
Women: Betsylew Miale-Gix, 68 Catches
World
Men: Manuel Schuetz (Switzerland), 81 Catches
Women: Betsylew Miale-Gix (USA), 68 Catches